
Murder by Candlelight
Val & Arbie Mysteries, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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John Hopkins
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By:
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Faith Martin
About this listen
One suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime…
The NUMBER ONE ebook bestseller!
'Amuses and intrigues in equal measure… a splendid start to what promises to be a long-running series’ Daily Mail
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The Cotswolds, 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows and doors to her room locked from inside, how – and by whom – was she killed?
Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift finds himself in the unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-Hunting is staying at the Old Forge to investigate a suspected spectre, but now the more pressing matter of Amy’s murder falls to him too.
With old friend Val, he soon uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills, secret love affairs and tragic losses – and plenty of motives for murder. When events take another sinister turn, Arbie must find the killer, fast. And to do so will mean cracking a most perfectly plotted crime…
Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, The Appeal and The Marlow Murder Club, don’t miss this stunning new series from the multi-million bestselling author!
©2024 Faith Martin (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedHowever, his friends won’t let him. One has convinced/coerced him into writing a book, which turns out to be a bestseller - much to his dismay - it means being persuaded to pen a sequel.
The other friend (potential girlfriend), convinces/coerces him into solving the ghost mystery that is bothering the local “Lady of the Manor”, even more so when said lady ends up dead!
This is no bumbling or foolish amateur dramatics. The Detective assigned to the case is not an ineffectual, hapless, overwhelmed character. In fact, everyone is just right! Even the ones who are so wrong!
This is a lovely start to what I think will hopefully be an endearing series.
Unlike others, it took me a while to get accustomed to the narrator. It wasn’t the voice that I was expecting for such a youthful character, but he did a fine job and I acclimatised myself to his voice in due course. I have preordered book 2 - not due until January 2025.
Very Clever and Very Cute
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Wonderful narration
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Different and engaging
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Murder by Candelight
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And I love listening to them.yes it’s a bit soppy and far fetched but that’s why I love it.
Faith does a wonderful job of capturing sense of time and place - that probably never really existed( but we all wish did).isn’t that what fiction is?
The language used and attention to detail is lovely.
A gentle easy listen with enough interest to keep me wanting more.
It reminded me a bit of Bandings by PG Wodehouse.
Yes it’s a locked room murder mystery. Sorry no spoilers.
The narrator was very good and suited the well story.
I know that his voice of Valentina was a bit deep and some found irritating but It didn’t bother me.
First book I purchased by Faith Martin and I will be getting another.
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Good listen
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Fantastic read
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Feel Good Quintessentially English
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Fun and light hearted.
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Light, funnet, engaging
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